Art for the Library

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

An elegant 19th-century genre scene depicting an artist and her tutor engaged in a drawing lesson within a refined interior.

An intimate Biedermeier portrait of a scholar and his wife, rich with realistic textures of satin, lace, and leather-bound volumes.

A dramatic 19th-century narrative painting depicting the legendary awakening of Rip Van Winkle in a moody forest setting.

A dignified double portrait capturing a shared moment of domesticity and intellectual pursuit in the early 19th century.

An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.

An elegant and dignified portrait of a young scholar by American master Gilbert Stuart.

A refined and scholarly 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in his study, captured with masterful precision.

An elegant 19th-century portrait capturing the distinguished character of Colonel David Humphreys.

A charming mid-19th-century genre scene depicting children in historical dress playing with their dogs in a sun-dappled woodland.

An evocative nineteenth-century interior scene capturing a quiet moment of domestic storytelling.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a sculptor in his studio, featuring a striking red cap and a contemplative atmosphere.